Rams (Hrútar)

Set in a remote Icelandic farming valley, two brothers must come together in order to save what’s dearest to them. Brothers Gummi and Kiddi haven’t spoken to each other for 40 years yet live on neighbouring sheep farms. When disease threatens the ancient lineage of their beloved rams they are forced to communicate. A naturalistic portrait of rural life, it exults in the austere beauty of the landscape and also the delicious mordant humour of the people. A touching drama which oozes humanity.

Just love the pace and observations, the honest depiction of real life. One of the most powerful stories of redemption I have ever watched. Thank you.

Beautifully filmed, deeply sad, just carried along by bits of humour. Loved the beards and jumpers

Slow slow slow sheep!!!

Who would have thought inaction could have been so gripping? Well the storm was far from inactive! Obsession or passion? Perhaps the same. Great visuals. Sound psychology

Thomas Hardy type tale in the icy northern hemisphere – beautifully shot and very glad no sheep seemed to be harmed

Loved the story of two brothers, one common goal for the sheep. Heart wrenching, felt for them when the sheep had to die. Humour in parts. Ending of the film, my conclusion is they all died – sheep, dog and brothers but on the hand all lived happily ever after. Loved the bleakness of the scenery and how the whole film captivated you

Moving portrayal of relationship between brothers and impact of a disease like scrapie

Brilliant, evocative and so atmospheric

A good film spoiled by the lack of an ending

Realistic, superb acting

Powerful albeit bleak. How much it takes to reunite two brothers after 40 years

Fascinating; felt like the first part of a two parter. Felt real, want to go to Iceland

Film Sponsors

We would like to thank the following for their financial support of our spring/summer season of films. We are a small film club with limited funds, the support given by the following organisations has allowed us to be a bit more adventurous this season, to invite guests to talk about their films and to host better events.